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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.42, 947.66 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.42, 947.66 and 450.74 is: 622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.42 : 947.66 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.42/947.66 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.42x = 947.66 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.42x = 427,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,148.38/686.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.29

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